Lady Gaga Writes Op-Ed
to Raise Mental
Heath Awareness Lady Gaga is speaking up about the importance of mental health services. The singer and actress teamed up with Dr. Tedros Adhanom, director general of the World Health Organization, to write an article for 'The Guardian.' Lady Gaga, '800,000 People Kill Themselves Every Year. What Can We Do?' Lady Gaga, '800,000 People Kill Themselves Every Year. What Can We Do?' The article notes that young people are especially at risk, as suicide is the second-leading cause of death for 15 to 29 year-olds. Gaga has previously spoken out about her own mental health struggle. Lady Gaga, at Children Mending Hearts' Empathy Rocks fundraiser Gaga and Dr. Adhanom encourage communities to "respect and prioritize" mental health.